BBC WEATHER warned there will be “disruptive” snow in Britain on Easter Monday as a violent storm is set to cause havoc for much of the UK.

Britons have been urged to prepare for another cold spell as temperatures plummet over the Easter weekend and a disruptive storm is likely to cause heavy rain which will gradually develop into snow.

BBC Weather meteorologist Stav Danaos said: “Now this is the weather front responsible for that wet weather. It will slowly start to spread its way northwards across the country as we head on into Easter Monday.

“But it will be bumping into some pretty cool air which will be lying across the UK pretty much during the whole of the weekend.

“But as it does move its way northwards, we are likely to see a spell of snow. Now, I think it is going to be mainly over the higher grounds.

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BBC weather warn of snow as violent storm hits UK

As it does move its way northwards, we are likely to see a spell of snow

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“There could be some wet snow down to lower levels during Easter Monday as it spreads its way northwards.

“It will quickly turn back to rain across the south as milder air begins to push in here.

“So, probably the best of the weather on Easter Monday will be across Scotland where we have some sunshine.

“But this snow could be disruptive, particularly if it accumulates down to the lower levels. So, keep tuned to BBC local radio and to all the weather forecasts.”

BBC Weather’s Ben Rich also warned the snow could cause travel chaos in the UK. He said: “If you do have travel plans on Easter Monday, there is the risk of some snow, disruption is possible but there is a lot to play for between now and then.”

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for snow in London; the East Midlands; south-east England; south-west England; the northeast; the northwest; the West Midlands; Wales and Yorkshire.

Public Health England (PHE) has put out a level-2 ‘alert and readiness’ cold weather health caution until Tuesday.

The Met Office has warned those in rural communities risk being cut off as the wintery weather hits the UK.

Met Office chief forecaster Dan Suri said the wintery weather could cause travel delays and disruption to air and railway services.

He said: “As a weather system moves in from the south and comes up against cold air over the UK, there is the chance that rain could turn to heavy snow in places.

“Several centimetres of snow are possible, especially over hills, with drifting in strong winds.

“There is also the possibility of a few cm of wet snow gathering at lower levels.

“At present the extent and amounts of any snow are very uncertain, and it is quite possible that snow might not be too disruptive.

“There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off

“There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.”